Wooden constructions are on the rise again – encouraged by a strong trend towards sustainable and resource efficient buildings. Load-bearing timber-glass composite elements – a novel concept to use the in-plane loadbearing potential of glass – could contribute to a more efficient use of materials in façades. The current study relates to...

The architectural need for more transparent building envelopes not only changed the appearance of the buildings, but also their structural behaviour. Walls do not only have a vertical load-bearing function any more, they are also used for the transfer of wind and earthquake induced loads. Structural sealant glazing structures have been used for...